Chapter 10
"Ganondorf, Zelda's coming," stated Link, going over to his partner. "She's coming to help us. She should be here by tomorrow evening."
"Good, we could use her healing spells," Ganondorf sighed.
"Did you say 'we'?" Ganondorf nodded, then winced, putting a hand on his chest. Link frowned with concern.
"Are they broken?"
"No, but I know at least a few are bruised. That tentacle hit me pretty hard. How's your ankle?"
"Still hurts, but not as much." Ganondorf sighed.
"Just to set the record straight, when this is over, I go right back to hating you."
"The feeling's mutual."
An entire day had passed. To pass time, the two boasted about past victories (however morbid they may have been), played word games, and exchanged insults, laughing at the worst ones possible. Just as the sun started to set, they spotted two figures walking towards the oasis. Ganondorf stood up and drew his weapon, Link drawing his at the same time, however staying on the ground. The two figures walked up to them calmly. The first figure removed his cloak, causing Link to smile.
"We were wondering when you were going to show up, Sheik," Link exclaimed. "But who's that with you?" The second figure slowly removed the hood of his cloak and smiled at the group. Link and Ganondorf's eyes widened in surprise.
"The King of Hyrule," shouted Link and Ganondorf in question.
"But, what about Impa," asked Link. "You left her by herself in the castle?"
"She's in custody in the Sacred Realm under interrogation," explained Zelda. "Our regent is in charge until we get back."
"Ganson is just as much my responsibility as you are, Link," stated the king. "He, too, is like a son to me. I refuse to abandon him, just like I refused to abandon you in your time of need." Link smiled at him.
"Thanks, both of you," thanked Link. Sheik transformed into Zelda, then walked over to Link. She placed a hand on his injured ankle and healed it. She went over to Ganondorf and did the same with his injured ribs.
"Thanks, Zelda," exclaimed Ganondorf. Zelda blinked.
"Did you just thank me," she asked.
"Don't get used to it, Stick Girl." Zelda's eye twitched.
"What did you call me!?"
"Stick Girl!"
"Old Man!"
"Dumb Broad!" The King grew angry and hit Ganondorf over the head.
"That is quite enough," scolded the king. "I shall not allow you two or anybody to bicker and name call like this! Do we have an understanding!?" Everyone stared at the king and nodded simultaneously. "Good. So, what do we do now?"